Term Name:	apocarotenoid catabolic process
Synonyms:	apo carotenoid catabolic process, apocarotenoid breakdown, apocarotenoid catabolism, apocarotenoid degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of apocarotenoids, a class of compounds derived from the oxidative cleavage of carotenoids, many of which are biologically important e.g. retinal and abscisic acid.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0043290]    QuickGO    AmiGO